> Do you have a changer?  If so, Amanda will automatically load the next tape
> when needed (once you've configured it properly, of course).  If not, you
> can use chg-manual (a 'virtual' tape changer where you are the changer
> and manually swap out tapes as needed).  I believe if you have enough
> holdingdisk space your backups will continue while its waiting for you
> to swap tapes.  I haven't used it, perhaps someone else can clarify how
> it notifies you that a tape change is needed.

I (meaning the client) don't have a changer. Eventually this will have to occur,
but until then... I thought by default (I'm using tapedev, not tpchanger) so I
think it's configured properly. I'm new to this backup application so I
appreciate any input.

Thanks,

James

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> Frank
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> > Thanks everyone,
> > 
> > James
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James Marcinek

Systems Engineer
JEMConsult.biz, Inc
813.416.1324